wild leek

• Planta silvestre del género Allium, como Allium ampeloprasum o Allium tricoccum, que recuerda al puerro cultivado pero crece en estado salvaje; se recolecta a menudo por sus bulbos y hojas comestibles.

A wild plant species (Allium ampeloprasum or Allium tricoccum) that resembles a cultivated leek but grows naturally in the wild, often foraged for its edible bulbs and leaves.

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   A wild-growing plant of the onion family, with a mild garlic-onion flavor, often foraged and used in cooking.

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   • Wild leeks are often used in soups and pestos.
   • Foragers collected wild leeks from the forest floor in early spring.
   • The chef added chopped wild leeks to the risotto for a subtle garlicky taste.